Full time student; financial need; recipient must have tremendous character, competitive and winning attitude, and high standards; any remaining balance is returned to Donors’ fund

Classes of 1939-1942 Scholarship

$400 per semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student moral standards; any remaining balance is Returned to donors fund

Clearman, John-Baptist Student Union Scholarship

$500 per semester

2

Fall/Spring

2.0

Preference given to a church related major

Financial need/Full time student/Active member of the Baptist Student Union/Preference given to Forrest or Lamar County resident

Coast Electric Power Association Scholarship

$500 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to Coast Electric Power Association Customers or to members of their families/Awarded alternately between Pearl River and Hancock Counties

Cole, Harry (Memorial) Machine Shop Scholarship

$500 per semester

2

Fall/Spring

N/A

Machine Shop

Must show financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Cole, Verlene Scholarship

$1,000 per semester

2

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Resident of Lamar County; Preference given to graduate of Oak Grove High School

Cole, Verlene-Forrest/Lamar County Alumni Association Scholarship

$1,000 per semester

5

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Resident of Forrest or Lamar County/Graduate of a high school in Forrest or Lamar County or have a high school equivalency

Columbia Lions Club Scholarship

$250 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Must be a current graduate of a high school in Marion County in good standing with PRCC

ComSouth. Inc. Public Safety/Law Enforcement Scholarship

$250 per semester

3

Fall/Spring

3.0

Criminal Justice

Full time student/ Current graduate/ One each from Pearl River County, Marion County, Jeff-Davis County, Forrest-Lamar County/ Must possess high morals, integrity, and leadership qualities/ Preference given to student involved in community and or campus organizations related to public safety

Dale, Sebe Family Scholarship

$500 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Must be a Marion, Lamar, or Pearl River resident

Daniels/Castleberry Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Full time student/Must be of high moral standards and be a member of a Christian church

Daniels, Keith Memorial Scholarship

Available interest each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Full time student/ Member of the Wildcat football team/Resident of PRCC district/ Must possess traits exemplified by Coach Keith Daniels of honesty, integrity, initiative, dedication, pride, and high moral character/ Must not receive more than $900 above published cost of college fees

Dantagnan, Edith D. Nursing Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Nursing

Full time student/Must be a graduate of Bay St. Louis High School

Davis, Hollie N. and William M., Jr. Scholarship

Tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of high school or have obtained a GED within the PRCC district with preference given to a Marion or Jefferson Davis County resident

Dease, Peggy Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship

Amount varies per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Associate Degree Nursing

ADN Student/Financial Need/Essay Required

Delta Kappa Gamma-Sigma Chapter Scholarship

$300 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

3.0

Education

Financial need/Full time student/Female resident of Pearl River or Lamar County/ Active in school and community service with preference given to those that have received academic or civic honors and awards

Dickey’s Barbeque Pit Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester

2 students athletes

Fall/Spring

2.5

Finance/Marketing

Awarded to two players on the Wildcat Baseball Team majoring in Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or Restaurant & Hotel Management; unused funds will be returned to the Foundation Scholarship Program

Ellucian Technology Management Scholarship

Tuition Each Semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.50 gpa or higher

Any Major Considered Information Technology Field Preference

Full time student/Preference to student majoring in Information Technology Fields/Must maintain a 2.50 gpa or higher

Estep Academic Scholarship

Tuition Each Semester

2

Fall/Spring

3.25

Science, Business, or Medical

Full Time student/Financial Need/ Unused balance returned to Donor's Fund

Estep Dental Hygiene Scholarship

$500

1

Fall

3.25

Dental Hygiene

Full time student/Resident of Pearl River County/Must maintain a 3.25 gpa while at PRCC

Estep, Jason and Shannon Scholarship

$500

4

Fall

3.25

Not Applicable

Full time student/Residents of Pearl River County/Must maintain a 3.25 gpa while at PRCC

Estey, Dr. Wes and Dora Mae Eagle Scout Scholarship

$500 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Full time student/Must have reached the distinction of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, Inc.

Full time student/Hancock or Pearl River County resident/Preference given to a sophomore

Hankins, Bruce Scholarship

Tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Vocational

Graduate of Purvis Vocational Center

Harden, John C. Scholarship

$250 per semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/ Full time student

Hartwig, Lynn Cook Scholarship

$500 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Health Related Field

Financial need/Full time student/U.S. Citizen/Minimum ACT score of 16/Proven leadership qualities/Consideration will be given to applicants who are employees of or who are children of employees at Hattiesburg Clinic

Hattiesburg School of Radiologic Technology Scholarship

Available interest each semester

1

Fall/Spring

3.0

Radiologic Technology (2nd year of program)

Financial need will be considered /full time student/Recommendation made to the Scholarship Committee by the Radiologic Technology Director

Herrin, Francis and Joyce Scholarship

$1,000 each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Financial need will be considered/Full time student/Preference given to a Jefferson Davis County resident

Herring, William "Dub" Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Preference given to Business Major, but not required

Freshman student of high moral character and active in college organizations and/or athletics; very good GPA from high school.

Hill, Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Dental Hygiene Scholarship

Tuition each semester

3

Fall/Spring

2.5

Dental Hygiene Technology

Student must be a Mississippi resident beginning his/her second year in the Dental Hygiene Program; student must be full time and not receiving government assistance through the Pell Grant Program

Hinton, Debbie Memorial Scholarship

$250 per semester

1

Fall

2.5

Surgical Technology

Full time surgical technology student/Minimum gpa of 2.50/Letter of recommendation from SUT Program Director/Letter of recommendation from SUT Instructor

Holden, Dobie Memorial Scholarship

Tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Full time student/Member of the Wildcat football team/Resident of PRCC district/Preference given to a child or grandchild of a former Dobie Holden player/Must not receive more than $900 above published cost of college fees

Holden, Earlora Christian Athlete Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Full time student/Sophomore/Must maintain 2.50 gpa/Member of PRCC Fellowship of Christian Athletes/Awarded to a student making a significant impact on fellow PRCC students for Christ

Holden, Warren and Virginia Rawls Memorial Scholarship

$500 per semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student

Hope Haven Scholarship

Tuition each semester

Varies

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Must have been in the Foster Care System for one year or longer; must demonstrate financial need

Hornsby, Benny and June Vocational/ Technical Student Scholarship

Tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Vocational/Technical

Financial need/Sophomore

Hough, Mary D. Memorial Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

3.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/ Full time student/ Member of a Christian church/ Should reflect excellent character and moral standards by displaying high regard and a positive attitude toward his or her church, school, community, and nation/ Must be a graduate of a Pearl River County high school

House, Jessica Victoria Memorial Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Allied Health or Nursing

Attends PRCC Forrest County Center; Cannot receive Pell or Government Assistance; Must show financial need

Houston, John Family Scholarship

Tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Resident of PRCC six county district/Preference given to a non-traditional student

Hudson, Betty Lou Courtney Memorial Scholarship

$375 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Awarded to a graduate of Prentiss Christian School

Hurst, L.A., Jr. Endowed Scholarship

Tuition each semester or available interest

Determined annually, based on earnings

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/High moral character and proven leadership abilities

James, Eric "Poncho" Wildcat Scholarship

$625 per semester

2

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Scholarship awarded to one Wildcat Cheerleader and the Wildcat Mascot

Kendrick, Naomi Memoral Scholarship

One-Half Tuition or Available Interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Full time student/Must retain a 2.00 gpa each semester/Any remaining balance on scholarship must be returned to the Donor's Fund

Ladner, Louis and Catherine Auto Mechanics Scholarship

$1000 per semester

2

Fall/Spring

2.0

Awarded to two students in Auto Mechanics program

Cannot be receiving federal assistance

Langnecker, Ken Scholarship

Available interest per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of Poplarville High School/ Must possess high moral character

Lee, Berlon Scholarship

$250 per semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Resident of Marion or Hancock County

Lee, Fred N. Memorial Scholarship

$600 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Athletics

Member of the Wildcat basketball team/Must be academically eligible with NJCCA and with MJCAA

Lossett, Amy Probst Scholarship

Tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

First preference given to a religion major/ Second preference given to a Journalism or Secondary Education major

Full time student/Female/Sophomore/Must have been a resident of Pearl River County for at least five years

Lowe, Virginia Mauldin Memorial Scholarship

$200 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Art or Education

Financial need/Graduate of Poplarville High School

Making The Difference Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester

2

Fall/Spring

2.0

Awarded to one male and one female student; major in Business, Marketing, or Finance

Candidates should have shown leadership qualities among their peers

Malone, Dr. Thomas J. and Patricia Honors Institute Scholarship

$1,250 per semester

2 students who are members of the Honors Institute

Fall/Spring

3.4

Not Applicable

Awarded to one female student who participates in the String of Pearls and to one male student who is on a PRCC Athletic Team; unused funds will be returned to the Foundation Scholarship Program

Marion/Jefferson Davis County Alumni Association Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester or available interest

3

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Must be a graduate of a Marion County or Jefferson Davis County high school

McArthur, Robert A., Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Drafting and Design Technology

Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to a resident of Hancock County

McDonald, Katrina Overall Memorial Scholarship

Full Tuition

TBD

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Freshman/Full time student/Financial need with little or no grant funding/Bay High School graduate/Any field of study

McGill, Pamela M. Memorial Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Journalism, Communications, or Education

Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of Poplarville High School

McPhail, Larry L. Sportswriter Scholarship

$300 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Sports Writing or Journalism

Financial need/Full time student/Funds Returned to Donor’s Fund if Not Used

Mississippi Mud Pirates/Anthony “Stony” Gendusa Memorial Scholarship

$250 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Sports Medicine

Resident of Pearl River County, Full Time Student

Moody, J.S. and Kathryn Scholarship

$600 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Full time student/Academic or Vocational student within PRCC six county district

Navoy, Angelina Barbieri Memorial Scholarship

$500 per semester or available interest (whichever is less)

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time/Graduate of a Pearl River County high school or have GED equivalency

Nicholson, Arthur B. Memorial Scholarship

Tuition, Room and Board each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Education

Financial need/Full time student/Active involvement in community and school activities

Odom, Charlotte Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship

Amount varies per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Associate Degree Nursing

ADN Student/Financial Need/Essay Required

Parish Tractor Company Scholarship

$250 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Vocational Trade Program

Full time student/Graduate of Prentiss Christian

Patten, Ray Memorial Scholarship

$250 per semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Music Education

Financial need/Full time student/Sophomore

Pearl River County Alumni Scholarship

One-half tuition per semester

3

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

One recipient each from Pearl River Central High School, Poplarville High School, and Picayune High School

Pearl River County Homebuilders Scholarship

Tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.50 in Career Technical Coursework

Building Trades Program

Graduate of Pearl River County high school

Pearl River Kennel Club Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Pre-Veterinarian Medicine

Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to a graduate from a Pearl River County high school

Picayune Kiwanis Scholarship

$500 per semester

2

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Presented to one graduate from Picayune High School and to one graduate from Pearl River Central High School

Picayune Lions Club Scholarship

$250 per semester

2

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Must register for the first fall semester following high school graduation and attend for four consecutive semesters/Must be of sound and good moral character/Must be a graduate of Pearl River Central High School, Picayune High School or Poplarville High School

Pigott, James Horris and Minnie Rae Scholarship

$500 per semester or available interest (whichever is less)

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Full time student/Graduate of Picayune Memorial High School/May be retained for four consecutive semesters

Polk, Alma Stringer Memorial Scholarship

Tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to students of single parents/Preference given to a Marion County high school graduate

Poplarville Eye Clinic Scholarship

$1,000

1

Fall/Spring

3.0

Science or Medical

Full Time/Science or Medical Major

Poplarville First United Methodist Etheridge Memorial Scholarship

$300 or available interest

1

Fall

3.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Member of a Christian church and should reflect excellent character and moral standards

Posey, Buford Scholarship

$500 per semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Full time student

Practical Nursing Faculty Scholarship

$150

1

Fall

3.5

Practical Nursing Program at the Forrest County Center

Financial need/Full time student/Absences not to exceed 18 hours during the semester

Full time student/Must be a graduate of a Pearl River County high school

PRCC Board of Trustees Scholarship

Tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

3.00 for PRCC student; "B" average for incoming freshman

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Must be a resident within the PRCC six county district

PRCC Development Foundation Honors Institute Scholarship

$2,000 per semester, Freshman year only

5

Fall/Spring

3.4

Not Applicable

Must submit separate application for this scholarship/Minimum ACT Composite Score of 25/Minimum GPA of 3.4 from high school/Only offered to incoming freshman/Student should verify leadership responsibilites while in high school/Student should have been involved in high school and community extracurricular programs/Student must become enrolled as a member of the PRCC Honors Institute and meet and maintain the requirements set forth by the institute

PRCC Unrestricted Donors Scholarship

Determined annually, based on earnings

Determined annually, based on earnings

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Financial need, but ineligible for other federally funded grants/full time student/Must be in good standing with the college

Raanes, Duane Family Scholarship

$300 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student

Regan, Jack and Nancy Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester

2

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student

Robbins, Donald K. Memorial Scholarship

Tuition Each Semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Full time student/ Must not be receiving Government Financial Assistance; Exhibits Leadership and is involved in campus and community organizations; Remaining balance is returned to Donor's Fund

Robertson, Clark and Lucy Memorial Scholarship

Tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.00 for Voc/Tech program; 2.50 for an Academic program

Not Applicable

Recipient can be receiving only a minimum of other financial aid/Full time student/Must be a resident of Marion County

Rogers, Margaret Fairley Memorial Nursing Scholarship

$500 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

PRCC RN Nursing Program

Preference given to Out of State student, but in state students will also be considered

Must be a graduate of Poplarville High School; Must be a documented Leader in high school activities

Rouse, Norman Memorial Scholarship

Tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of a Pearl River County high school

Russell, Coach John and Miriam Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

3.0

Not Applicable

Full time student athlete; Exhibits leadership skills.

Saucier, Raymond and Annelle Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

General Studies

Financial need/Resident of Marion County/Preference given to a student who was home schooled, or who is a graduate of Columbia Academy/Student must submit an essay concerning past, present, and future life goals

Saulters, LaRue and Mary Jean Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.75

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to a resident of Jefferson Davis, Lamar, or Marion County, but it is open to all students

Seal, Leo W., Jr. Memorial Scholarship

$2000 or available interest each semester

4

Fall/Spring

2.5

Pursing a Degree in Banking, Engineering, Forestry, or Nursing, respectively.

Financial need/Full time student/Must be residents of Hancock or Pearl River Counties

Seal, Lucy Prince Memorial Scholarship

$250

1

Fall

2.0

Not Applicable

Full time student/ Financial need/Graduate of Hancock High School/ Non-Refundable

Full time student/Financial Need/ Must be a graduate of a high school in the PRCC district/ Remaining balance is returned to Donor's Fund

Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District Scholarship

$750

12

Fall

2.5

Academic/Technical/Vocational

Two students awarded from each of the six counties within the PRCC district. One student in academic major and one student in technical/vocational major./For incoming freshmen/Must have a 2.50 gpa

Sprinkell, Michael Memorial Band Scholarship

Available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Member of the PRCC band/Preference given to a low brass player/Preference given to a resident from the Gulfport area

St. Michaels Foundation Academic Scholarship

Tuition each semester

2

Fall/Spring

2.0

Academic

Financial Need/Full Time student/Traditional Student/Preference given to Pearl River County students, but not required

St. Michaels Foundation Career-Technology Scholarship

Tuition each semester

4

Fall/Spring

2.0

Career/Technical

Financial Need/Full Time student/Two Traditional Students and Two Non-traditional Students/Preference given to Pearl River County students, but not required

St. Michaels Foundation/Jacobs Well Ministries Scholarship

Tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Student must be associated with Jacobs Well Ministries

St. Michaels Foundation/Ted and Naomi Kiern Scholarship

Tuition each semester

2

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Funded by the St. Michael's Foundation, this scholarship benefits two full time, non-traditional students within the six county district service area who have been out of school or the educational pipeline for at least (5) years

Funded by the St. Michael's Foundation, this scholarship has the following criteria: Financial need/Full time students within the six county district service area/Eligible and active member of Student Support Services program.

Steele, Annelle Memorial Scholarship

Tuition each semester or available interest

4

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Consideration given to financial and family situation/Full time student/Member of a Christian church/Current graduate of Purvis High School/May be retained for four consecutive semesters

Stringer Academic Scholarship

Tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Math/Science/Fine Arts(Music)

Marion County Schools graduate and preference to a student from Improve, MS/Must maintain a 2.50 gpa while attending PRCC

Stuckey, Dewayne Scholarship

$750 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Resident of Marion County/Active in community service

Sumrall, Amber Owens Memorial Softball Scholarship

One-half tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Full time student/Financial need/Graduate of West Marion High School/Participated in softball in high school/Incoming Freshman/Must maintain a 2.50 gpa

Sutherland, R.E.L. Memorial Scholarship

Tuition each semester or available interest

1

Fall/Spring

3.0

Not Applicable

Full time student/Recipient must be of high moral character

Tate, Diane and Daphne Memorial Scholarship

$500 per semester or available interest

2

Fall/Spring

2.5

Nursing

Financial need/Graduate of Picayune High School/Scholarship is given for two (2) semesters only/Freshman student

Templeton, Jean Baughman Wessel Scholarship

Available interest

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Full time student

Thomas, Henry "Rudy" and Carolyn Smith Memorial Scholarship

Tuition and 1/2 the cost of books each semester

1

Fall/Spring

3.0

Education or study toward a B.S. Degree in Nursing

Financial need, but must not qualify for Federally funded Pell grant/Full time student/Freshman/Graduate of Pearl River County high school/May be retained for four consecutive semesters

Tynes, Ronald P. "A Hand Up" Scholarship

$1,000 each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Full time student on Poplarville campus/Graduate from Hattiesburg, Petal or Oak Grove High School

Waits, Mike and Pam Engineering Scholarship

Tuition each semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Math or Science

Full time student/Majoring in Math or Science (Pre-engineering preference)/From within six county PRCC district

White, Hugh and Juanita Scholarship

Tuition each semester or available interest

2

Fall/Spring

2.75

Preference given to Nursing majors: One (1) in LPN program and one (1) in A.D.N. program

Full time student/Graduate of Marion County high school

Wildcat Trace Disc Golf Scholarship

Determined annually, with a minimum of $200 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.5

Not Applicable

Preference given to a resident of PRCC six county district/Must participate in two disc golf tournaments per semester/May be retained for four consecutive semesters

Wilkinson, Jack Sidney Fellowship Scholarship

$500 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Biological or Physical Sciences

Full time student/Preference given to students from the Kokomo, MS area

Williams, Cary and Ann Scholarship

$800 per semester

1

Fall/Spring

2.0

Not Applicable

Financial need/Full time student/Priority given to student from Marion County